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How to Practice Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

Relias

Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Moreover, fostering an inclusive workplace promotes a culture of psychological safety.

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NASW, American Psychological Association filed amicus brief challenging death penalty case of Melissa Lucio

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and American Psychological Association (APA) on April 18 filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the death penalty case of Melissa Lucio, who is scheduled to be executed in Texas on April 27 as a result of a false confession. Lucio’s interrogation. Background.

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Colorado recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month

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In an effort to increase awareness of brain injuries, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC) and the Arc of Colorado will host the Unmasking Project at the State Capitol on March 6 in conjunction with Disability Rights Advocacy Day. The masks reflect how survivors share their stories and build understanding with others.

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The Fatal Five in IDD: What You Need to Know About Seizures

Relias

How can you help your clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who also experience seizures? Seizure disorder, also called epilepsy, is a developmental disability. However, there are many individuals with IDD who have epilepsy in addition to another disability.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. Symptoms of a Nervous Breakdown Various physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms are present when someone is dealing with a breakdown. Persistent stress from raising children.

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Inspiring Occupational Wellness Among Direct Support Professionals

Relias

This is especially the case in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care. By providing constant support to persons served while they learn to navigate these difficulties, DSPs face the risk of having their own psychological well-being impacted.

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Covid delays in adult safeguarding have led to ‘severe consequences’ for people needing services

Community Care

In line with earlier analyses, the latest report found domestic abuse and self-neglect had risen over the course of the pandemic, along with psychological abuse. Section 42 enquiries concerning psychological abuse fluctuated from 3.1 Related reading. Covid sees end to year-on-year fall in adults receiving long-term care.